Outdoor
Track & Field V.15
April 3rd, 2023
Ava Menzies
Fort Cherry
Junior
Events: 100m, 200m, 4x1, & 4x4
According to you, what is the toughest aspect of being an athlete?
The toughest aspect of being an athlete is having to hold yourself back due to an injury and not being able to compete.
Do you have a former WPIAL athlete that you looked up to?
I look up to Mara Whalen (state medalist in the 400 and 800) and Sierra Kotchman (WPIAL basketball player). They have taught me how to stay humble and how to be disciplined in tough situations.
What drives you to get up in the morning ?
Making it back to states and reaching my goal of going sub 12 in the 100 meter is what drives me to get up in the morning.
What is your favorite memory about Track & Field ?
My favorite memory was seeing my coaches and parents reaction when they found out I made the finals at states.
Which brand of Track & Field shoes do you prefer?
I swear by my Brook training shoes for all my pre-race workouts and warm-ups and my Nike Maxflys for spikes for race day!
Despite being ranked 18th out of 26 runners at the start of the 2022 PIAA 100m dash last season, Ava managed to exceed expectations and earned a 4th place medal at Shippensburg.
Ava is known for being a quick starter out of the blocks and reacting well to the gun, making her a strong contender in the AA 100-meter dash.